Landrey

Meaning & origin

Landrey is a modern, rare name that emerged in the United States in 1999. As of 2025, it ranked 8,362nd in popularity, with approximately 1 in every 133,939 baby girls receiving the name. Its popularity peaked in 2012, and it has been on a downward trend since then. The name may be a feminine variant of Landry or a creative respelling of the surname Landry. While its exact meaning is uncertain, it likely carries the connotation of 'land ruler' through its Germanic roots. Landrey has not been recorded in any top states, indicating its usage is scattered and uncommon across the country. Given its novelty and rarity, it appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name.

Landrey is likely a modern feminine variant of the surname Landry or a respelling of Landry, which itself derives from the Old Germanic personal name Landric, composed of land 'land' and ric 'power, ruler'. The name first appeared in the United States in 1999 and has been used sporadically since, peaking in popularity in 2012. It remains very rare.